FAST Study Guide 2026
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📋 FAST Exam Format at a Glance
📚 FAST Topics to Study (24)
✍️ Sample FAST Questions & Answers
1. What is the value of the following expression? 123.64 = 71.58
Adding the two decimals: 123.64 + 71.58 = 195.22. Aligning decimal points and adding column by column (4+8=12 carry 1; 6+5+1=12 carry 1; 3+1+1=5; 1+7=8; 1+0=1) confirms 195.22. The other options result from arithmetic errors in carrying or aligning digits.
2. A point is located at (-3, 5) on a coordinate plane. If this point is reflected across the y-axis, what will its new coordinates be?
When a point is reflected across the y-axis, the y-coordinate remains the same, while the x-coordinate becomes its opposite. The opposite of -3 is 3. Therefore, the new coordinates are (3, 5).
3. Which of the following sentences uses capitalization correctly?
This sentence correctly capitalizes the proper nouns 'Hoover Dam' and 'Grand Canyon.' In option A, 'Summer' should not be capitalized unless it's part of a proper name. In option C, 'Italian' should be capitalized. In option D, 'cousin' should not be capitalized, and 'July' should be.
4. May is donating towels to the animal shelter for dogs and cats in need. She finds towels in bulk for $45 for 25 towels. How much is she paying per towel?
Dividing $45 by 25 towels gives $45 ÷ 25 = $1.80 per towel. $0.44 would be far too low, $5.00 would be 25 × $5 = $125 total (not $45), and $20.00 would make 25 towels cost $500 — all inconsistent with the bulk price given.
5. Maria runs 6 miles in 48 minutes. At this rate, how long will it take her to run 9 miles?
The rate is 48 ÷ 6 = 8 minutes per mile; 9 miles × 8 min/mile = 72 minutes.
6. Which type of writing requires a student to support a claim with evidence and reasoning?
Argumentative writing requires the writer to state a claim and support it with logical evidence and reasoning.